Sr. FOIA Analyst

QualX Corporation; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

QualX Corporation in Springfield, VA seeks a Sr. FOIA Analyst to manage FOIA case processing for unclassified and classified documents, ensuring compliance with FOIA, Privacy Act, EO 13526, and DoD manuals.

The role requires 3+ years FOIA experience and a Bachelor's in information management or equivalent. You will coordinate with OUSD(C) staff, develop training, and support release decisions, including redactions and fee considerations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FOIA processing experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze documents to determine actions and release procedures per FOIA, Privacy Act, EO 13526, CFR, and DoD instructions
• Interpret regulations and agency policies on release of documents to appellate requests
• Ensure released materials do not contain personal identifiers or disclose trade secrets
• Propose redactions for internal and external release
• Support FOIA processing including composing official correspondence, perfect requests, negotiating response time, and advising on fees/waivers
• Coordinate with OUSD(C) staff and SMEs on searches and initial reviews for responsive documents
• Develop an OUSD(C) FOIA training program and facilitate implementation

Skills

FOIA processing

Analytical skills

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information management or related field

Tools

FOIAXpress

Microsoft Office Suite

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Job Title

Sr. FOIA Analyst

Location

Category

Information Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

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Job Description

• Analyze unclassified and classified documents to determine the appropriate action and release procedures needed in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC § 552), Privacy Act (5 USC § 552(a)), E.O. 13526, and applicable sections of the CFR and DoD Manuals and Instructions
• Interpret regulations, agency enforcement codes, and organizational policies regarding release of agency documents upon receipt of an appellate request
• Ensure released materials does not contain personal identifiers or directly or indirectly reveal trade secrets and other information exempted under the applicable statutes
• Propose, redactions for both internal components and final external release to the requestor
• Support the administrative processing of FOIA Requests including but not limited to:
  • Composition of official case correspondence
  • Perfect Requests with requestors
  • Negotiate additional response time
  • Make recommendations on fees and fee waivers
• Coordinate with internal OUSD(C) staff and Subject Matter Experts on conducting searches and initial reviews for responsive documents
• Develop an OUSD(C) Component FOIA training program and facilitate implementation

Job Requirements

• 3+ Years of FOIA processing experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in information management related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and FOIAXpress
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and adjust to established work patterns and processes as required
• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills (both oral and written) QualX Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$135,000 annually.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.